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Hokitika Guardian, 4 July 1923, Page 2

The usual sitting of the Magistrate’s and Warden’s Courts takes place tomorrow morning.

Tenders are invited in this issue for the erection of a new wing at Hokitika Mental Hospital.

.Macl.ogan oilv-eanvns coats 72s Gd; Boys and Youths oilskins 10s Gd to 12s (id at W. If. Mtopfcrth’s.—Advt.

The usual weekly euchre tournament cf the Returned Soldiers’ Association will he held in Mrs St-ow’s rooms 011 Thursday evening. Good prizes and slipper provided. Admission Is.-—Advt.

A meeting of all Returned Soldiers and the Ladies Cciutniuco "ill he held at the County Chambers tonight at 7 o’clock to make arrangements for the functions to mark the opening of the social hall in 11 fortnight’s time. A punctual attendance is desired so as not to interfere with the minstrel practice fixed also for tin’s evening.

The death took place yesterday morning at Greymouth at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Dixon, of Air Thomas Dean, fine of the oldest and best known resident.- cf Groymouth. The deceased, who had reached the age of SG, was at one time in the employ of the Greymouth Borough Council, and was 0110 of the Council's most, trusted workmen. The only relative whom deceased leaves is his daughter, -Mrs Dixon. The Mine- Department icports an important enal discovery oil Dobson s Flat, near Greymouth. Four In lex wore bored with a, diamond drill, each hole proving a -earn cl end Dill to 17ft thick. The last hole bored tin's week proved the existence cl a good seam of 17ft. The area is known to contain several million ini-. right alongside the railway, nt a tine quality and suitable for gas making.

About twenty-seven ton- of cargo salvaged trout Die Wiltshire was brought to Auckland by the scow Leu a on Wednesday lii.-t. The diving work in the Wiltshire is reported to lie progressing slowly. ’1 wo scow loads oi cargo have been landed at 1 rypbena. (If the eight blades on the twin prnp,.lleis one lias been salvaged and the others have been unbolted ready tor raising to the surface. Ihe blade- aie made of copper, each weighing about three tons and being valued at £IOO.

The Greymouth Jockey Club is making preparations to move ahead and extensive nlteiations are being carried out at Onego Course. 1 lie conversion of the present -ix furlong track into one of seven furlongs is now in progress. Extensive alterations amounting practieallv to the addition of another storey are contemplated on the grand stand. The present stand will accommodate approximately 1 GOO people, and with the addition is expected to ludd an extra L'W. During a. reference at the County Council meeting yesterday to some work in the Okorito dixl;i< t. Air J<dfijes stated he had n»t seen it. as lie had not been to tlkarito lately--‘‘Not that I am afraid to go.’ - he quickly added, and a quiet, smile went round the Council table as recollections of

piv\ ions strictures on that quiet township's residents came back to members who n-cooni-e that the senior member tor the Southern riding is juvp.-v at all time- to speak hi- mind, be it f‘tv.rr.tb!:* or Ol.iierv. i-e.

lute -liens ami ether until; d.le diseases reported to the Canterbury-West C'< aft Ileal, li District !'m the week ended noon Monday totalled •Pk as iolhr,-.: i'.’i-tliiiui: S.arh-i icv-.-r I. It: •i----kr: Diphtheria. 1. Givy : Scarlet fever 1; enteric fever I. Xorth Canterbury: Diphtheria 5; scarlet- lever •1; tuberculosis fi; pneumonic influenza S; pneumonia I; puerperal sepsis, 1; enteric fever 1. Smith Canterbury: Diphtheria J; scarlet lever A; pneumonia 1. There have been no additional eases of pneumonic influenza reported in North Canterbury since Sat urdny.

Dissatisfaction with the adjustments offered by the Valuer-Genera] (Mr F. \V. Flanagan) in connexion with recent representations made to him that the land valuations ill the Taranaki and Inglewi ad Counties should he reviewed, was expressed at a meeting of ratepayers held at New Plymouth on Tuesday. and a motion was unanimously carried recommending all brunch committees in the two counties not to accept the reductions offered. A fi per cent-, reduction en unimproved values was too absurd for any thing, said Mr A. Turnbull in the course ot discussion. He defied anyone to tarm at, a profit on the Government valuations.

At fchf meeting of the West-hind County Council yesterday atiernoon, Mr J. A. Murdoch, by leave of the Council, moved tint the Chairman ho authorised to convey to Miss Mary Stuart Seddon on the occasion of her approaching marriage the congratulations of tho Council and their best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. Mr Murdoch referred in happy terms to the lady and her late father, who had been a Chairman and member el the ( aimed for many years. Mr Ward in seconding the motion said lie agreed with ovcrv word Mr Murdoch had said. The lady was a true West (-ouster and he wished lier every happiness. The motion was agreed to on the voices. du.-t landed 200 cases extra choice dessert and cooking apples, consisting of Delicious. Johnathans, Stunners, Dunns. Seedlings, Mimroos, etc. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd (Phono 2). Advt. Being heavily overstocked, Schroder and Son are holding a great mid-win-ter Sale in millinery, rain coats, velour e.oats, men's overcoats, hoys and men’s clothing, umbrellas, dress stuffs, gloves and underwear. Regardless of cost and for cash only.--Advt. Boiler Owners: Fse “Scott's’' Mien non-conducting csmijsisition for covering boilers and pipes. It is indestructible and economical. R. P. M, Manning and Co., 0 Bedford Row, C hri st church. — Advt.